Senior IT Security Specialist

Technology, Data & Digital · IT Infrastructure & Security · Cybersecurity · DevOps · Software Engineering

In short

Nordea's Group Technology is seeking an experienced Senior IT Security Specialist for their Cyber Security Infrastructure team. This role focuses on implementing, configuring, and maintaining security platforms to ensure high availability and continuous improvement across the security tooling landscape. The position is based in Helsinki, Stockholm, or Gdańsk, with a hybrid working model.

Responsibilities

Work with the full lifecycle of security platforms, from design and implementation to daily operations and continuous improvement
Implement, configure, and maintain cyber security platforms and tooling
Operate and support security systems in a production environment, ensuring availability, performance, and stability
Perform upgrades, patching, and lifecycle management of security platforms
Integrate security tools with other internal systems, data sources, and workflows
Troubleshoot, investigate, and resolve operational issues and incidents related to security systems
Automate and improve operational processes to increase efficiency and reliability
Collaborate closely with Security Operations, Threat Intelligence, and other stakeholders to ensure tools support operational needs
Contribute to documentation, operational procedures, and knowledge sharing
Participate in continuous improvement initiatives and onboarding of new security capabilities

Requirements

Several years of experience in security operations, infrastructure engineering, or security platform engineering
Hands-on experience implementing and operating security tools (e.g. SIEM, SOAR, threat intelligence platforms, logging and monitoring solutions)
Strong understanding of IT infrastructure, including networks, servers, operating systems, and cloud or hybrid environments
Experience with system integrations, APIs, and data pipelines
Familiarity with security operations concepts, detection, response, and operational workflows
Ability to document solutions and create operational runbooks
Fluency in English

Desired Qualifications

Experience with automation and scripting (Python, PowerShell, Bash) is an advantage
Knowledge of identity protection and identity-based threat detection is an advantage
Understanding of cyber security frameworks and models (e.g. MITRE ATT&CK) is beneficial
Knowledge of one or more Nordic languages is an advantage

Benefits

Hybrid working model
Opportunities to evolve, develop and learn from brilliant colleagues with diverse backgrounds in a vibrant working environment
Culture that fosters performance and growth
Diversity and inclusion are a natural part of our daily work

Skills

SIEMSOARthreat intelligencelogging and monitoringPythonPowerShellBashAPIsMITRE ATT&CK

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About Nordea

We are a universal bank with a 200-year history of supporting and growing the Nordic economies – enabling dreams and aspirations for a greater good. Every day, we work to support our customers’ financial development, delivering best-in-class omnichannel customer experiences and driving sustainable change. We are a full-service universal bank and the third largest corporation in the Nordic region and one of the top 10 financial services companies in Europe based on market capitalisation. We are present in 17 countries, including our four Nordic home markets which together constitute the 10th…

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